Image Composite Explorer

Description:

This tool adapts the NASA Earth Observatory's
Image Composite Explorer to function as an RCO with
real-time data capability. This means the ICE RCO has the
functionality of the original ICE tool, but in addition to working
on static images prepared ahead of time, in real-time mode lets the
user work with the most recent MODIS data available (from both
satellites, Terra and Aqua). The idea for real-time mode is this:
for whatever Earth location you choose, you will get the most recent
MODIS data available. Because of this, you will see visual discontinuities
in the data where polar passes overlap.

This RCO provides many mechanisms for data analysis and exploration,
including RGB and math composites, scatter plots, and histograms. For
examples and guides for users and teachers, see the NASA link above, or
simply explore using the example usage below.

If you wish to use any of the SOSE RCOs in real-time mode on your own
web server, you will need to install a small web application in a
servlet container such as Tomcat. Contact us for details.

The sample XML file provided below must be populated with
appropriate data and placed in the same location as the HTML file used to
access and present this RCO.

Example usage:

This link
will bring up a separate browser window with a page that uses this
RCO in RGB mode.

This link
will bring up a separate browser window with a page that uses this
RCO in Math mode.

Snapshot of sample use:

How to use

Create an HTML file which will reference and load this RCO.
Cut-and-paste the sample applet tag below and insert at the location
in the HTML file you want to use the RCO.

Create an XML file with input data based on the example
below.

Create an image file with a scale and the target feature
clearly outlined.